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Volcano Watch: Where’s That Lava Headed and When Will it Get There?
Although there is a great deal we do not know about what a volcano is about to do, we can make some short-term forecasts based on what is currently happening.
Watch: Waipi‘o Valley Home Burns to the Ground
A residential home burned to the ground in Waipi‘o Valley Friday, a scene to which firefighters had difficulty responding given the remote location.
It’s Beer and Breakfast for NFL Fans Watching Games in Hawai’i
A melting pot of fanbases, early morning kickoffs, beers with your eggs and afternoons free when games wrap up, Hawai’i’s NFL experience is truly one-of-a-kind.
Hawai‘i Police Release Weekly Outstanding Warrants List
As of Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawai‘i Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
More than 38 Earthquakes in Seismic Swarm Beneath Summit of Mauna Loa
A small seismic swarm is ongoing beneath the summit of Mauna Loa volcano, but experts say that’s par for the course.
Hawai’i Police Seek Help Finding Missing Pāhoa Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Pāhoa man who was last seen five days ago.
Hawai’i Police ID Skeletal Remains as Missing Elderly Man
Skeletal remains found earlier this month on an undeveloped lot off of Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona were identified to belong to an 80-year-old man previously reported missing.
What’s the Forecast for Hawai‘i’s Economic Recovery with Looming U.S. Recession?
You might have heard that when the United States economy goes one direction, about six months later Hawai‘i’s economy follows suit.
Police: Two Men Arrested in ‘Drive-By’ Paintball Incidents in Kona
Two Big Island men have been arrested in connection with “drive-by” paintball shootings in Kona.
Hunter targeting wild pigs at night instead kills momma horse still nursing her foal
A Honomu resident asked a friend who was a hunter to shoot wild pigs on his property at night, but the hunter instead shot his neighbor’s horse Onyx who had a nursing foal.
Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge to Undergo Repairs Following Hurricane Lane Damage
Hurricane Lane damage repairs on the Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge are slated to begin next month.
COVID Weekly Update: 145 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 21, bringing the statewide total to 343,204.
Plataniotis, Heidelmeier Named KTA Superstars of The Week
Standout performances by two University of Hawai‘i at Hilo seniors earned them honors as KTA Super Stores Superstars of the Week for Sept. 14-20.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Across Hawaiian Islands
A high surf advisory has been issued for all south-facing shores across the Hawaiian Islands.
Roadmap For Homelessness And Housing Falls Short of Council’s Expectations
Hawai’i County Council members expected a roadmap for how to end homelessness on the Big Island, but were mostly disappointed with what was presented.
Kidnapping Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury in East Hawaiʻi
A grand jury indicted a Hilo man this morning for kidnapping a 15-year-old girl.
Hawai‘i Police Investigate Stabbing in Downtown Kailua-Kona
Authorities are looking for a male in connection to a stabbing near Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona on Sept. 10.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Kea‘au Theft
Big Island police are asking if anyone knows or has seen a man involved in a theft earlier this month at a Kea‘au business.
Haz-Mat Responds to Chemical Smell at Elementary School in Hilo
A perimeter was created around the library at a Hilo elementary school while emergency responders addressed a strong chemical odor coming from the building Tuesday morning.
